Message from Associate Dean, Dr. Kevin Jackson

With this message being my last message of 2018, I would like to share something that I have found invaluable to my emotional health. Twice a month, I meet with a group of guy friends to discuss, among other things, what concerns we’re facing. Often, there is no one in the room who can fix the concerns but at the very least, we’re able to encourage one another. To be sure, sharing with others what keeps me awake at night doesn’t come naturally to me. It’s easy for me to convince myself that my challenges, issues or other stuff are totally unique to me and that no one else will understand. But you know what? That mindset has always been wrong. As we enter a stressful season of the semester, please know that you are not alone in the stress you feel. More importantly, please embrace the lesson of reaching out to someone you trust when you’re battling moments of anxiety and stress. Let’s look out for each other. That’s community. That’s Gies.

Upcoming Opportunities

• Take a well-deserved break from studying and join us in the BIF Atrium for the Undergraduate Finals Breakfast. Breakfast for Dinner will take place on Thursday December 13 from 8-9 pm. Waffles, sausage, bacon, potatoes, coffee, and more will be served... don't miss out!
• What types of events would you like to see take place in Gies? The Dean's Student Advisory Board would like to get your feedback! Please let us hear your voice by taking this short survey here!
• ÔÇïÔÇïÔÇïGraduating Seniors: Add yourself to the Spring 2019 degree list! To do so, visit apps.uillinois.edu/selfservice/, click the Block I to login, click Graduation tab, click Apply to Graduate, click Spring 2019 and follow the steps to submit.
• Stout is awarding the 2018-2019 Women in Business Scholarship to three qualified female students pursuing a career in business. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to women who embody Stout’s core values. To apply, submit all of the required items to womeninbusiness@stout.com before January 11, 2019.

• Be sure to check our bi-weekly Instagram videos to see what is happening in the Gies College of Business @giesbusiness
• Don't forget to visit Gies Groups regularly to stay up-to-date with Gies events and resources.

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